Candida Albicans - Is This The Root of Many Allergies and Bloat/Torsion

Candida Albicans - Is This The Root of Many Allergies and Bloat/Torsion?
By Linda Arndt

Candida Albicans is a Fungus/Yeast and a common microorganism that lives in the gut of a human/dog. But when there is an “overgrowth" of this fungus/yeast in the gut, it is called a Systemic Yeast Infection, and it affects the health and well-being of the whole animal or human.

When the pH balance of the gut is out of balance, and beneficial bacteria in the gut have been destroyed, this insidious fungus and pathogenic bacteria can take over and the negative results are very detrimental to our health and well-being. One of those by products of a pH imbalance in the gut is bloat/torsion.

What causes the pH balance of the gut to be out of balance and cause fungus/yeast overgrowth?

· Overuse of antibiotics - Killing off good bacteria in the gut

· Poor Nutrition (inadequate protein, too many carbohydrates, no probiotics, digestive enzymes, dietary enzymes, unusable minerals)

· Over vaccinations (i.e. allergies, thyroid problems) - Purdue Study

· Thyroid problems = metabolic problems (the body's electrical system)

· Hormone stress (seasons, whelping, lactation, vaccines)

· Stress (environmental, genetic, physical, emotional etc.)

· Anxiousness (males when bitches are in seasons)

· High strung hyper active dogs

· Death/loss

· Change in environment - weather/hot, cold

· Change in home or home environment

· Boarding

· Inbreeding -compromised immune system

· Illness which compromises the immune system

· Sensitivity to stimulus (light, sounds, movements)

· Travel (showing)

· Medications

· Flea preparations

· Heartworm medications

· Other

The results of this yeast - fungus overgrowth manifests itself in external and internal expressions of disease. Based on clinical and research studies, Candida overgrowth in your intestines will create what has been called as "leaky gut" syndrome. Toxins and food allergens may pass through this membrane and go to other parts of the body, making one feel generally sick all over. Since antibiotics don't affect Candida yeast/fungus, they keep on multiplying and making more yeast, which in turn, puts out more toxins and weakens the immune system.
It is a vicious cycle.

Some example of "external" expression of a systemic yeast infection is:

Skin Irritation

1. Itchy skin or feet

2. Licking paws, genital or vaginal area

3. Itchy mouth, throat, face

4. Rubbing nose

Redness, Inflammation and Odor

1. Underarms, Folds of Skin

2. Inner Thighs, Between Toes, Lips

3. Joint pain

Reoccurring Secondary Bacterial Infections

1. Ears

2. Bladder

3. Skin or Feet

Sensitivity to light, sound, movement

You can see by this list of symptoms the animal is often misdiagnosed as having a food or contact allergy, or only a bacterial infection, when in fact the origin of the disease is yeast/fungus overgrowth.

Some examples of "internal" expression of a systemic yeast infection is:

1. Gastrointestinal tract problems

2. Gas/bloating - Bloat/torsion

3. Lethargy

4. Depression

5. Fatigue

6. Arthritis

7. Suppressed immune system

8. Inadequate absorption of nutrients

9. Other

Other facts about Candida overgrowth - Systemic Yeast Infections

A. Systemic yeast infections (fungus) are extremely difficult to detect and kill.

B. Stanford University studies report an 497% increase in systemic infections in humans in the past 10 years due to overuse of antibiotics and stress.

C. When pH balance of the gut is out of balance, an environment is ripe for pathogenic bacteria and fungus to multiply at an alarming rate.

D. The by-products of bacteria and fungus produce "toxins." These can result in systemic disease, as well as bloat, stomach gas and foam.

Ways to Control Fungus - Internally:

1. Feed a high quality MEAT based diet. (see http://www.doglogic.com/food&feed.htm)

2. Use a metabolic enzyme (Nzymes) to detoxify the body.

3. Use probiotics/digestive and dietary enzymes to keep the pH balance of the stomach in proper balance. This in turn helps prevent yeast overgrowth use Suprazyme or BacPakPlus to re-establish intestinal flora.

4. Use raw apple cider vinegar or lemon juice - 2 teaspoons per day on food or in water, to help keep the pH balance where it should be in the gut and make an environment, which is not conducive to yeast proliferation.

5. Use Oxy-drops in drinking water or on food, to keep fungus and pathogenic bacteria overgrowth in check.

NOTE:

If you using a combination of Oxy-Drops and Raw Apple Cider Vinegar, we suggest to use the Apple Cider Vinegar in the water,
and the Oxy-Drops diluted solution (1 drop per 20 lb.) mixed with some water and added on the food so they don't cancel out
each others benefits. One is alkaline the other acidic so we must not put them in their water or food at the same time.

Ways to Control Fungus – Externally

1. Bathe in sulfur-based or medicated shampoo

2. Prepare a 50/50 mixture of Apple Cider Vinegar & Water

3. Rinse or wipe affected areas with 50/50 mixture daily. Note: Do not use Apple cider mixture on open lesions

4. Prepare a 2% solution of Oxy-Drops (1 teaspoon + 1 cup of distilled water). Use this to spray or wipe skin, ears, and feet with to prevent secondary bacterial infection.

5. For ears - use Natural Ear Comfort product to kill the yeast. This is the best product I have found on the market for ears!

PRODUCTS - Using these products together will correct the problem.

· 877-816-6500 - Nzymes Antioxidant Treats â€“ To detoxify the body.

· 877-816-6500 - Oxy-Drops â€“ Use internally and topically - kill fungus

· 973 808-7300 - Natural Ear Comfort - to kill fungus, if ears are involved

· 973-808-7300 - Suprazyme - internally to reestablish intestinal flora
OR

· 800-872-0073 - BacPakPlus - internally to reestablish intestinal flora

Of Interest:
Many diseases which are misdiagnosed in humans as when the actual underlying cause is Candida Albicans (a systemic yeast infection).

Some examples in humans:

· Fibromyalgia

· Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

· Some forms of Schizophrenia (Huxley Foundation Research)

· Arthritis

· Diabetes

· Depression / Schizophrenia

· Fatigue

· Lethargy / Mood Swings

· Carbohydrate/Sugar cravings

When fungus overgrowth flourishes in the gut, the toxins from the yeast will help to keep the pH unbalanced, causing a vicious cycle. An unbalanced pH balance in the gut alters the body's chemistry and unbalances the metabolic/hormonal chemistry.

Many homeopathic physicians and veterinarians feel a systemic yeast infection is the most overlooked and misdiagnosed disease in medicine.

If an animal/human has Candida Albicans, during the detoxification process you may experience nausea or loose stools when the fungus starts to die off.

For further information I suggest the following books:

The Yeast Connection Handbook -William G. Crook MD

The Candida Control Cook Book - Gail Burton

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